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Marcy-Holmes
Neighborhood
Holmes Park
Holmes Park
Location of Marcy-Holmes within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Location of Marcy-Holmes within the U.S. city of Minneapolis
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Hennepin
City Minneapolis
Community University
City Council Wards 2,3
Area
 • Total 0.825 sq mi (2.14 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 15,141
 • Density 18,353/sq mi (7,086/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55414
Area code(s) 612
Website http://www.marcy-holmes.org
Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1980 8,646 —
1990 8,810 1.9%
2000 9,009 2.3%
2010 10,015 11.2%
2020 15,141 51.2%

Marcy-Holmes is a cool neighborhood in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It's part of the University community. Most of this area has homes and sits on a hill, giving you a great view of the Mississippi River and the city! There's also a small industrial area right along the river.

The neighborhood is bordered by important places. To the south, you'll find the Mississippi River. To the east, it's next to the University of Minnesota and 15th Avenue Southeast. To the north, railroad tracks separate it from the Como Neighborhood. To the west, it's bordered by Central Avenue. Even though it seems central, Marcy-Holmes is considered part of Southeast Minneapolis. Almost every street here is labeled "SE," meaning it's South of East Hennepin Avenue and East of the Mississippi River.

Marcy-Holmes is well known for its many different kinds of people. It also has popular shopping and entertainment areas like St. Anthony Main and Dinkytown. It's super close to the East Bank of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus.

How Marcy-Holmes Got Its Name

The neighborhood is named after two parks located within it: Marcy Park and Holmes Park. These parks were named to honor important people:

Who Represents Marcy-Holmes?

Most of Marcy-Holmes is in a political area called Ward 3. This ward is represented by a Minneapolis City Council member named Michael Rainville. A smaller part of the neighborhood, east of I-35W, is in Ward 2. This area is represented by councilmember Robin Wonsley. City council members help make decisions for the city.

People of Marcy-Holmes

In 2020, about 15,149 people lived in Marcy-Holmes. It's a very diverse place!

  • About 80% of people aged 5 and older speak English at home.
  • Around 17% of the people living here were born in another country.
  • Most homes (over 86%) are rented, not owned.

Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Marcy-Holmes:

  • White: 71.9%
  • Black: 6.6%
  • Asian: 10.3%
  • Hispanic: 5.3%
  • American Indian and Alaska Natives: 0.6%
  • Other: 0.4%
  • Two or more races: 4.8%

Cool Places to See

Marcy-Holmes has several interesting landmarks:

Historic Areas

Some parts of Marcy-Holmes are recognized as historic districts, meaning they have special historical importance:

  • Fifth Street Southeast
  • St. Anthony Falls
  • University of MN Greek Letter Chapter House
  • Dinkytown Commercial area
  • St. Anthony Main commercial area

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